Help shape a future falls prevention study

Help shape a future falls prevention study: NIHR HealthTech Research Centre (Brain Injury)

We are inviting older adults and/or their family members or carers to take part in a 1-bour online discussion group. Your views will help us design a future clinical trial focused on preventing falls in older people.

What the study is about

Many older people fall and have to attend the emergency department to receive treatment for their injuries. We know that balance exercises can help older people become stronger and steadier and less likely to fall.

Researchers at the University of Cambridge are trying to understand if we could teach these exercises to people who come to the emergency department to prevent them from falling again.

Who we're looking for

1. Older people who think they may be at risk of falling, or who have had a fall - perhaps even experience of having to come to the emergency department

2. Family members, friends or carers of older people who may be affected.

What taking part involves

• Join a 1-hour online focus group on Wednesday, 21st Jan 2026 at 1.30pm.

• Share your opinions on:

o Who should be included in the future trial

o What exercise would be acceptable and what would help you stick to it

o What outcomes matter most ( e.g. falls needing hospital care, quality of life)

o How trial information should be shared (e.g. written leaflets, videos).

• Participants will receive £30 for taking part.

How to express interest

Email James Piercy: james@brainhrc.org